
medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown
Опубликована: Сен. 15, 2024
Background Persons with disabilities should require the same level of access to contraception as general population. However, extent use among this group is underexplored in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Objective This study aimed determine prevalence modern persons LMICs identify key determinants. Methods In June 2024, we conducted a systematic search across six databases studies on disability LMICs. The primary outcomes were its determinants disabilities. Summary estimates calculated using fixed or random-effects meta-analysis, depending heterogeneity. Results A total 19 identified, 11 included meta-analysis. pooled was 31.4% (95% CI: 26.5, 36.2), significant heterogeneity respondent characteristics. Five factors significantly associated higher use: age over 25 years, having some education, being wealth quintile, adequate knowledge family planning, formal marital relationship. Conclusion reveals lower Improving addressing social norms, strengthening healthcare systems may contribute increase uptake
Язык: Английский